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May 27, 1984 · Cessna 172 · N6297E
Hardy, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hardy, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N6297E
Operator
Patrick Stuart
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC84LA149
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES DURING AN OFF ARPT PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. THE PLT RECEIVED A WX BRIEFING THAT FORECASTED LOW CEILINGS AND VISIBILITIES ALONG HIS ROUTE. THE PLT ELECTED TO CONTINUE THE FLT. DURING THE FLT HE ENCOUNTERED FOG. HE MADE A 180 AND ENCOUNTERED RAIN AND LOW FOG. HE ELECTED TO MAKE AN OFF ARPT LANDING.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES DURING AN OFF ARPT PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. THE PLT RECEIVED A WX BRIEFING THAT FORECASTED LOW CEILINGS AND VISIBILITIES ALONG HIS ROUTE. THE PLT ELECTED TO CONTINUE THE FLT. DURING THE FLT HE ENCOUNTERED FOG. HE MADE A 180 AND ENCOUNTERED RAIN AND LOW FOG. HE ELECTED TO MAKE AN OFF ARPT LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest Airport3nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN6297E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPatrick Stuart
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point9 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC